This extremely special episode in our 200th. At nearly two hours in length, it's the most content-packed programme we have ever produced. We really wanted to celebrate the best of everything we have produced since the first episode over four years ago, in 2010.

As such we're joined by two special guests to discuss the best of this week's news: Andrew Hoyle, senior editor and technology expert at CNET.com; and returning as guest host is ex-WIRED staffer Olivia Solon, now in charge of technology news at Mirror.co.uk.

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Along with the news we have an extended look at the history of Sony's PlayStation, from its birth 20 years ago to today. What made the console so special, and what were our first memories? We include contributions from fans of the podcast around the world to help us mark the anniversary of one of our favourite games consoles.

We are also joined by Helen Zaltzman, host of the award-winning British podcast Answer Me This, a show now in its eighth year of production. Nate, Katie and Helen discuss the state of the UK podcasting industry, Helen's history as a producer, and how the medium is shaping in light of on-demand radio's increasing popularity.

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Nate's presentation of WIRED's January issue cover story -- Giving Hawking a Voice -- is also included for a second time in this episode, due to its overwhelmingly positive feedback when presented as a standalone download last week (due to scheduling conflicts, episode 200 was published a week later than originally intended, and this reading was always planned to form part of our anniversary programme).

We also hear from huge numbers of you, the fans. From around the world you have emailed words and audio recordings of support, thanks and memories of the podcast over the years.

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Thank you to everyone who has listened to us for the last four years, four months or just four weeks. Without you we have no reason to put so much time and effort into making a show like this.

It is the highlight of our week when we record and celebrating our 200th is nothing short of the highlight to rule them all.